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Officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police are praising the help of a member of the public who reported a suspicious activity taking place at a Restaurant that led to the arrest of a Burglar.

Around 3:36 AM on Saturday 12th November 2016, Police received information of suspicious persons in the Turtle Cove area of Providenciales. Officers quickly responded to the area where two males were seen running away, and one was caught after officers gave chase. In his possession were a quantity of food items which were suspected of been stolen from the restaurant.

He was arrested on suspicion of Burglary.

“Residents are our most important allies in preventing and solving crimes.” Said Public Relations Officer Kevin Clarke. “Try as we may, officers can’t be everywhere, But with the help of residents who keep their eyes open for suspicious activity in their neighborhoods, we can respond quickly and, as in this instance, catch a suspect within blocks of where the crime was committed. This is another example of effective police work and only made possible with the help of this individual.”

Residents are urged never to hesitate to call 911 when they see suspicious activity.

Investigations continue to capture the second person.